Talk:Strida

Better folded picture

If nobody objects, I'll replace the folded photo with this diagram Jim.henderson (talk) 20:13, 30 May 2008 (UTC)

I wish I had as much time as some chap called Hu12 - he goes around removing links and info from the Strida page, but does not do the same with all other similar folding bicycle pages. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Axis77a (talk • contribs) 20:44, 9 February 2009 (UTC)

french adventurer

I have twice removed this sentence "In 2009 the french adventurer, Régis FENDER, has crossed the Sahara desert by Strida bike and in 2010 he has rode from France to polar circle." Here are the reasons.

• Régis FENDER does not have his own article, and so appears to be not notable.
• No source is provided for this amazing claim.
• The sentence is inserted before an existing sentence that begins with "he", when Régis FENDER is clearly not the "he" to whom it refers.
• Mr. FENDER's name is spelled with all caps, for some odd reason.

Until a reliable source can be provided, and a suitable location found, please do not insert this sentence again. -AndrewDressel (talk) 14:14, 1 July 2010 (UTC)

Andrew - Although I did not insert this .. This is absolutely true ! there is at least an article and many pictures about this I have seen. I will track down some independent links, and add them for the proof you needed ... why so sceptical ? I am not sure who added this fascinating story probably Ming Cycle or Strida US, who, Like me are obviously less experienced at wikipeadia than you are .. and I guess Régis FENDER is too busy riding his next mega trip to spend much time 'adding truth' to Wikipeadia .. Mark Sanders —Preceding unsigned comment added by 90.192.202.121 (talk) 17:14, 3 September 2010 (UTC)

Here are relevant articles about Régis Fender crossing the Sahara desert by his Strida bike in 2009:

http://hk.myblog.yahoo.com/STRIDA-HK/article?mid=175&prev=-1&next=143

http://www.strida.fr/10.html (in French)

Articles talking about Régis Fender who has ridden his Strida bike 3200km in the Arctic Circle:

http://www.ridethisbike.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=56:frenchman-rides-polar-circle-by-strida&catid=1:latest-news&Itemid=50

http://hk.myblog.yahoo.com/GUM-HK/article?mid=581 (in Chinese)

Information on Strida.com:

http://www.strida.com/en/news/?method=detail&aid=86

Here is the blog of Régis Fender in French:

http://ragg.over-blog.com

Régis Fender @ FR national magazine

http://www.strida.com/en/news/?method=detail&aid=114

Amuro Lee (talk) 15:47, 17 March 2011 (UTC)

Riding position and handling

Is no-one allowed to say anything about the riding experience for this bike? I can only cite my experience owning one but the speed wobble is horrific going down hills and it is Very Very twitchy at high and low speeds due to the short wheel base, rake and front end design. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 86.189.2.204 (talk) 17:32, 29 November 2013 (UTC)

This is very subjective. All bikes ride and handle differently, and Strida owners (as in picture) love the way the strida handles. Obviously other brands of folding bike claim bikes other than theirs dont handle as well :-) Some folk find for example brompton rides differently from say a dutch bike etc .. but Wikipedia is neutral - right ? — Preceding unsigned comment added by 82.8.91.147 (talk) 17:58, 29 November 2013 (UTC)

Sorry for lack of wiki protocol Knowledge, Andrew. There other Strida reviews too eg http://www.businessweek.com/stories/2008-02-04/a-really-good-collapsible-bikebusinessweek-business-news-stock-market-and-financial-advice

There are also several other new folding bikes and e-bikes that need adding to Folding bike pages eg Pacific If Mode & If Move - http://www.pacific-cycles.com/product3.asp?cat1=1&cat2=4&pid=1 GoCycle - http://www.gocycle.com/ Mando Footloose - Mandofootloose.com Many folding bikes and portable bikes do not appeal to 'sporty enthusiasts' but are never the less excellent utility bikes.